lateral
US /ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
UK /ˈlæt.ər.əl/
形容词
1.
侧面的, 横向的
of, at, toward, or from the side or sides
示例:
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The car suffered severe lateral damage.
这辆车遭受了严重的侧面损坏。
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He made a quick lateral movement to avoid the tackle.
他迅速做出横向移动以避开擒抱。
2.
侧面的
relating to or involving the side of a person's or animal's body
示例:
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The doctor examined the patient's lateral chest wall.
医生检查了患者的侧胸壁。
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The injury affected the lateral ligaments of the knee.
这次受伤影响了膝盖的侧韧带。
3.
横向的, 非直接的
not direct or straightforward; indirect
示例:
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We need to think with more lateral vision to solve this problem.
我们需要以更横向的视角思考来解决这个问题。
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The company encourages lateral thinking among its employees.
公司鼓励员工进行横向思考。